On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 12:21 PM, aude <aude.w...@gmail.com> wrote: > On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 6:13 PM, WereSpielChequers > <werespielchequ...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Israel has very tight security and I'm pretty sure they didn't insist on >> printing real names on badges. >> >> Genuinely tight security does not require outing pseudonymous wikimanians. >> >> If I go to DC it will be my first trip to the US since I received a death >> threat from somebody there. That's what I call a security risk, and my >> circumstances will be quite commonplace amongst Wikimanians. As an admin on >> EN wiki its easy to get quite blasé about the armed crazies in the US. I'd >> like to relax about that aspect and assume that security is being covered, >> but this nonsense about printing real names on badges "for security reasons" >> does not inspire confidence in DC's security arrangements. > > > Nicholas is double checking with the venue but I am almost positive that > usernames only on a badge (if you prefer that way) is not a problem. > > Even places like the National Archives and Library of Congress don't ask for > an ID when you enter. (only the metal detector, but they don't care who you > are). > > Now, if we are able to arrange special tours of the U.S. Capitol (entirely > optional for attendees), we'll need to provide them names for security but > it's a private matter and doesn't have any effect on what goes on your > badge. > > Cheers, > Katie
Right. Real name is required for registration to a certain extent, but I personally have no reason to believe anyone is required to keep their real-world identities on display. I have asked to verify this. Regards, James Hare > > >> >> >> WSC >> >> >> On 23 April 2012 15:33, Nicholas Michael Bashour >> <nicholasbash...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> We definitely understand concerns surrounding privacy issues vs security >>> issues, particularly in the US, and we want to accommodate all attendees who >>> wish to keep their real names off their badges. We'll be looking into >>> security requirements, but, for now, the established status quo of providing >>> either your real name, user name, or both is still in place. I'm hoping that >>> doesn't have to change. >>> >>> >>> Sincerely, >>> >>> Nicholas Michael Bashour >>> President >>> Wikimedia District of Columbia >>> Washington, DC, USA >>> >>> 2012/4/23 Joseph Seddon <josephsed...@gmail.com> >>>> >>>> I agree. There is going to have to be some room for manoeuvre on that. >>>> >>>> Seddon >>>> >>>> >>>> On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 3:14 PM, Deryck Chan <deryckc...@gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I think there are a number of regular Wikimania attendees who, for >>>>> privacy reasons, would not like to use their real names at Wikimania and >>>>> other offline Wikimedia activities. Enacting this new rule at this point >>>>> could turn them away, just saying... >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 23 April 2012 15:12, Nicholas Michael Bashour >>>>> <nicholasbash...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> For security reasons, the first and last name MUST be on the badge. >>>>>> Only the username and affiliation can be optional. Those who do not want >>>>>> their real name associated with a username should only provide their >>>>>> first >>>>>> and last. >>>>>> >>>>>> Sincerely, >>>>>> >>>>>> Nicholas Michael Bashour >>>>>> President >>>>>> Wikimedia District of Columbia >>>>>> Washington, DC, USA >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> 2012/4/23 Delphine Ménard <notafi...@gmail.com> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 3:23 PM, Nicholas Bashour >>>>>>> <nicholasbash...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>> > Some users may not be affiliated with any project or chapter, and >>>>>>> > may not have a username. I suggest >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > First Last >>>>>>> > Username (optional) >>>>>>> > Affiliation >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Actually, I am pretty sure some people do not wish to have their real >>>>>>> name printed on the badges alongside their nickname. I can't remember >>>>>>> if the question was asked (I hope it was), but the end result should >>>>>>> probably be something like: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> > First Last (optional if Username is provided) >>>>>>> > Username (optional if First Last is provided) >>>>>>> > Affiliation (if provided) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> best, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Delphine >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> @notafish >>>>>>> >>>>>>> NB. This gmail address is used for mailing lists. Personal emails >>>>>>> will get lost. >>>>>>> Intercultural musings: Ceci n'est pas une endive - >>>>>>> http://blog.notanendive.org >>>>>>> Photos with simple eyes: notaphoto - http://photo.notafish.org >>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> Wikimania-l mailing list >>>>>>> Wikimania-l@lists.wikimedia.org >>>>>>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> Wikimania-l mailing list >>>>>> Wikimania-l@lists.wikimedia.org >>>>>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Wikimania-l mailing list >>>>> Wikimania-l@lists.wikimedia.org >>>>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Wikimania-l mailing list >>>> Wikimania-l@lists.wikimedia.org >>>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l >>>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Wikimania-l mailing list >>> Wikimania-l@lists.wikimedia.org >>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Wikimania-l mailing list >> Wikimania-l@lists.wikimedia.org >> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l >> > > > > -- > Board member, Wikimedia District of Columbia > http://wikimediadc.org > @wikimediadc / @wikimania2012 > > > _______________________________________________ > Wikimania-l mailing list > Wikimania-l@lists.wikimedia.org > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l > _______________________________________________ Wikimania-l mailing list Wikimania-l@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l
